Biofilms are composed of bacteria adhering to each other or to living or nonliving surfaces. They form complex communities surrounded by extracellular polymeric substances. Cells within these biofilms have changing physiologic and metabolic…

The primary goal of an infection prevention and control program is to prevent health care-associated infections in patients and prevent exposures and illnesses in personnel.

The main goals of nonsurgical periodontal therapy (NSPT) are to remove and control supra- and subgingival microbial biofilms, eliminate and control inflammation, and eliminate and control systemic and local risk factors that contribute to…

One of the most important aspects of working with anxious patients is communication.

The population of the United States is aging, and it will continue to do so as advances in medicine help Americans live longer.

Saliva plays an important role in protecting the oral cavity, supporting health, and maintaining balance in the oral environment.

Dental caries is the most common chronic disease affecting humans and results in significant costs to manage oral health.

The American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry (AAPD) has developed a policy regarding the use of dental lasers for pediatric patients.

Mitigation and preparedness efforts both aim to prevent loss of life and property damage by reducing the impact of a disaster; however, mitigation includes analyzing, reducing, and insuring against risk.

Periodontal pocket depths greater than 5 mm, as measured by a periodontal probe, are considered deep pockets in nonsurgical periodontal therapy.